Serving 556 students in grades 6-8, Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tea Area Middle School - 02's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tea Area Middle School - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tea Area Middle School - 02 is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 636 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
3%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tea Area Middle School - 02's ranking?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 is ranked #213 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Tea Area Middle School - 02?
556 students attend Tea Area Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Tea Area Middle School - 02 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tea Area Middle School - 02?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tea Area Middle School - 02 offer ?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tea Area Middle School - 02 part of?
Tea Area Middle School - 02 is part of Tea Area School District 41-5.
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